Welcoming our newest team member Dr Vaune Alexis
We have a new Male GP working 3 days a week as a face to face GP in our Clinic, and one day providing phone consults. Feel free to call our Reception on 07 323 6249 to make an appointment now
We continue to recruit suitable GPs to come to Kawerau, currently Dr Indira Edwards is our in-clinic GP on Wednesdays & Thursdays. Mondays through to Saturdays we can provide you access to telephone consults with GPs who can arrange your repeat medications, treat a good number of health issues over the phone or by video consult if you prefer.
Our Nursing & Healthcare Assistant team is available in the clinic every day of the week, so please call us to book in with either;
All our appointments can be organised with our Receptionists on 07-323-6249. If you are uncertain whether you need a consult, give our National Healthline a call on 0800-611-116 or call or email us [email protected]. You can also follow this link and enrol online - https://www.drinfo.co.nz/enrol.asp?C=8F7JBLBL
You can pay for your Repeat Prescription or Telephone Consult directly to our Kawerau Medical Centre bank account 12 - 3253 - 0061534 - 04. You will need to reference your payment by providing your SURNAME & First Name and your NHI Number. Call us if you need to check these details.
- Mondays - Dr Vaune Alexis & Dr Amith Sebastian
- Tuesdays - Dr Vaune Alexis, Dr Dodie Fahmy & Dr Emily McNicholas
- Wednesdays - Dr Vaune Alexis, Dr Indira Edwards & Dr Emily McNicholas
- Thursdays - Dr Vaune Alexis, Dr Emily McNicholas, Dr Dodie Fahmy & Dr Paul Anderson's Skin Clinic
- Fridays - Dr Vaune Alexis & Dr Dodie Fahmy
- Saturday - Dr Amith Sebastian
Our Nursing & Healthcare Assistant team is available in the clinic every day of the week, so please call us to book in with either;
- Nurse Shakirra Thomas - Registered Nurse & Immunisation Nurse
- Nurse Rebecca (Honey) Rika - Nurse Prescriber
- Nurse Chrissy Simmonds - Diabetes Specialist Nurse (fortnightly)
- Nurse Kathy Le Haavre - Womens Clinic (fortnightly)
- Ratheeshbabu - Healthcare Assistant
- Daljit Kaur - Healthcare Assistant
All our appointments can be organised with our Receptionists on 07-323-6249. If you are uncertain whether you need a consult, give our National Healthline a call on 0800-611-116 or call or email us [email protected]. You can also follow this link and enrol online - https://www.drinfo.co.nz/enrol.asp?C=8F7JBLBL
You can pay for your Repeat Prescription or Telephone Consult directly to our Kawerau Medical Centre bank account 12 - 3253 - 0061534 - 04. You will need to reference your payment by providing your SURNAME & First Name and your NHI Number. Call us if you need to check these details.
Nau Mai Haere Mai and Welcome to Kawerau Medical Centre
Kawerau Medical Centre is Kawerau's award winning, state of the art Medical Centre located at 26 Islington Street, Kawerau. With Doctors, Pharmacy, and Specialist Centre all in one location, you won't need to go anywhere else. Please phone us to make a booking (07 323 6249). See you there!
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Kawerau Medical Centre's doctors all have broad skills in primary medical care. Our Clinical Team: Dr Vaune Alexis - In clinic GP Dr Emily McNicholas - Virtual GP Dr Indira Edwards - In-clinic GP Dr Dodie Fahmy - Virtual Locum GP Dr Amith Sebastian - Virtual Locum GP Dr Paul Anderson - Locum Specialist Rebecca (Honey) Rika - Nurse Prescriber Shakirra Thomas - Registered Nurse Visiting Specialists Dr Paul Anderson (Upper Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary Surgeon) Each doctor has their own areas of special interest and expertise and are happy to work together as a team to provide the best overall care for our you and your whanau. We encourage patients to choose one of our doctors to be their regular GP. Read more about our Staff here. |
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Come Join Us! Enrol at Kawerau Medical Centre Today
If you haven't joined yet, and would like to experience award winning service, come in or download an enrolment form today.
Enrolment takes just 5 minutes. Just come in or print out these forms and return them to us at Kawerau Medical Centre.
Alternatively, you can enrol online - follow the link.
https://www.drinfo.co.nz/enrol.asp?C=8F7JBLBL
Enrolment takes just 5 minutes. Just come in or print out these forms and return them to us at Kawerau Medical Centre.
Alternatively, you can enrol online - follow the link.
https://www.drinfo.co.nz/enrol.asp?C=8F7JBLBL
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FREE Visits for Young People and Children Under 19yrs
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It's FREE for all our enrolled children 18yrs and under to see the GP. We want to make sure all our Kawerau tamariki are the healthiest in the country!
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Our Facebook page is not active as it was not handed over when the Practice was sold. You can contact us via this page or our email address which is [email protected]
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Kawerau Medical Centre Mural
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The large mural in the reception area was painted by artist Emma Malota, cousin of Dr Emily Hermanson and is based on the history of Kawerau. “Kawerau” was an ancestor of the Ngati Tuwharetoa tribe, a grandson of the great Toi-Kai Rakau, a famous chief who lived in the Bay of Plenty before the 1350AD Maori fleet arrived. Ngati Tuwharetoa lived on berries, fern roots and tawhara, so "Kawerau" got his name from the "gathering and carrying of leaves" at harvest time. Rongoa (traditional Maori medicine) is the theme of the mural, and plants such as Harakeke, Kawakawa, Koromiko/Kokomuka, Rata, Manuka, Ponga are depicted. The weaving pattern represents the banks of the Tarawera river, and the kowhaiwhai pattern, it's swift moving current, as it flows past the maunga Putauaki (Mt Edgecumbe) and the town of Kawerau. The addition of birds and insects bring the whole mural to life!
We are displaying more of Emma's artwork throughout the building, or check out her website here. |
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New Zealander of the Year Dr Lance O'Sullivan
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Kawerau Medical Centre was honoured to have New Zealand's inspirational Primary Healthcare Hero as our guest of Honour at the Grand Opening on 30 May 2014.
Northland general practitioner Lance O'Sullivan was awarded the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year 2014. The Kaitaia-based doctor was honoured for his leadership, vision and advocacy in healthcare. Dr O'Sullivan and his wife, Tracy, established low-cost health clinic Te Kohanga Whakaora (Nest of Wellness). He also set up Northland's first fulltime, school-based health clinic MOKO, which provides medical care to 2000 children across the region. His Kainga Ora (Well Home) initiative fixes rundown homes in the community. If you haven't heard him speak before, be prepared to be amazed! |
Minister of Health Tony Ryall
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Kawerau Medical Centre was honoured to have Kawerau local and longserving Health Minister Tony Ryall speak at our Grand Opening.
Minister Ryall has done an extraordinary job at cutting hospital waiting times and has been instrumental at increasing VLCA funding for Rural General Practices. He orchestrated National's Policy to make GP visits FREE for children aged 13yrs and under (from July next year). Minister Ryall is a very entertaining and engaging speaker and the crowd thoroughly enjoyed his humorous speech!. |
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Maisey Rika Performing at Grand Opening of Kawerau Medical Centre
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The beautiful Maisey Rika and her brother J-J performing her song - Tangaroa Whakamautai - at the Grand Opening of the Kawerau Medical Centre.
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